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Christmas Storytelling Bead Activity: With this Christmas storytelling bead set, create a 3D Christmas nativity scene kit that produces an eye-catching Christmas scene display while engaging in a meaningful nativity beading activity Beginner-Friendly Christmas Craft Kit: This nativity figurine beading set allows beginners to easily create 3D beaded shapes, offering a fun and meaningful holiday activity that brings the Christmas story to life through a hands-on crafting experience Warm Holiday Display: The nativity beading kit lets you assemble charming, handmade nativity figurines that double as eye-catching home decor, designed to deliver a cute, lasting display that really brightens your space. Place it on a shelf for a festive, joyful Christmas accent Memorable Holiday Bonding Craft: This nativity bead craft kit inspires a memorable Christmas holiday activity, allowing families to bond while crafting a nativity scene, and the finished beadwork serves as a thoughtful handmade gift for relatives, coworkers, and friends Captivating 3D Nativity Artwork: Build captivating 3D artwork with this Christmas nativity beading kit, turning each bead into a piece of the nativity story. The project brings an enjoyable, creative time for both beginners and hobbyists, while the meditative beading rhythm creates relaxing crafting experiences, ideal for the Christmas season

Beobachte, wie die Magie sich entfaltet: Malen, Wasser zufügen & Gestalten! Tauch ein in eine Welt voller Verzauberung! Kinder lieben es, bezaubernde Einhörner, Prinzessinnen und Tiere zu malen – und mit nur Wasser sehen ihre Kunstwerke magisch zu 3D-Kreationen aufblasen! Sobald trocken, befestigen sie die beiliegenden Schlüsselanhänger oder Fäden, um die Quasten-Kreationen in einzigartige Rucksackschmuckstücke, Zimmerschmuck oder individuelle Accessoires umzuwandeln. Die Magie des Schaffens war noch nie so greifbar! Das ultimative All-in-One Kreativ-Set! Wir liefern alles für ein nahtloses Kreativ-Erlebnis! Darin enthalten:15 vordruckte Wasserquasten (Einhörner, Prinzessinnen & Mehr!),12 Marker,2 Wasserstifte,6 Schlüsselanhänger & 10 Fäden So einfach wie 1-2-3… Wie Magie! Den Spaß in Minuten freisetzen mit unserem fehlerfreien Verfahren: Malen: Die wunderschönen vordruckten Designs ausfüllen. Aktivieren: Mit dem Wasserstift die Kunstwerke nachzeichnen. Beobachten & Staunen!: Sehen Sie, wie es vor Ihren Augen zu einem 3D-Meisterwerk aufbläst! Absolut kein Kleber oder unordentliche Reinigung erforderlich. Die Freude am Gestalten – ohne Unordnung! Endlich ein stressfreies Bastelprojekt, das Eltern genauso lieben wie Kinder! Ohne Scheren, ohne Kleber und absolut keine unordentliche Reinigung – es ist die perfekte Aktivität für hektische Tage zu Hause, Ruhezeiten, Spieltermine oder sogar unterwegs! Reine Kreativität, reine Bequemlichkeit. Wo Kreativität auf Lernen trifft! Jenseits des magischen Spaßesfördert dieses Set heimlich wichtige Entwicklungskompetenzen! Während Kinder malen, gestalten und designen, stärken sie ihre Feinmotorik, verbessern die Hand-Augen-Koordination, steigern ihre Konzentration und erweitern ihre kreative Fantasie – alles durch fesselndes, praxisnahes Spielen. DAS PERFEKTE GESCHENK FÜR KINDER VON 4–10 JAHREN: Ob zum Geburtstag, zu Weihnachten oder einfach so – mit JRD&BS WINL Aqua Puffs sind große Freude und bildschirmfreier Spaß garantiert! Build Confidence & Bond Through Play!

Share Warm Handmade Moments: With this crochet hat kit, you and your child create soft hats and build warm handmade memories. It sparks parent-child interaction as you enjoy handmade time together, gently deepening your bonds. Ideal for rainy weekends or quiet evenings Beginner-friendly Set: The DIY crochet hat kit includes beginner-tested illustrated guides that walk you through every loop, letting novices grasp crochet techniques swiftly and finish a fashionable beanie during a snug weekend indoors or as a special present project Easy to Carry: Keep your craft easily accessible with this adult crochet hat kit that stays lightweight and burden-free. It fits neatly into a backpack so you can start knitting anytime, whether you are on a bus, in a waiting room, or relaxing at a café Wonderful Present: The Crochet Hat Kit provides everything to handcraft a warm hat, with yarn, hook, and simple guide, making it joyful. An amazing present for craft lovers, ideal for birthdays, holidays, and events Crochet Treasured Animal Hats: This hat crochet kit lets you create delightful animal-themed headwear, drawn from nature's wonders and making each crafted hat utterly one-of-a-kind. A wonderful choice for cozy evenings, memorable handmade presents, or playtime

America promised opportunity. What it gave them was a battle to survive. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See comes a sweeping and unforgettable novel of friendship, resilience and courage inspired by the true history of Chinese women in nineteenth-century America. In 1870, three women arrive in Los Angeles from China, each hoping for a better future. Dove, the sheltered daughter of a scholar, expects security through an arranged marriage. Petal, born into poverty and sold by her family, dreams of freedom. Moon, intelligent and educated, longs for a life defined by her abilities rather than society's judgment. Instead, they find themselves in a city shaped by violence, prejudice and growing anti-Chinese hatred. As they struggle to build new lives, each woman must confront heartbreak, betrayal and impossible choices. Then, when racial tensions explode in a horrifying act of brutality that will change Los Angeles forever, their strength, endurance and friendship are tested beyond anything they could have imagined. Bound together by hardship and hope, Dove, Petal and Moon must find the courage to claim their voices, fight for their futures and discover the extraordinary power of sisterhood in a world determined to silence them. A powerful, richly researched historical novel about survival, belonging and the bonds that sustain us through the darkest times, from the beloved author of The Island of Sea Women, Lady Tan's Circle of Women and Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness. 'A brilliant book about how to make great connections' BOB IGER 'A Master class in building winning teams and lasting bonds' STEVE KERR 'Explores one of the most important lessons I learned during my year in space: human connection is not something you find, it's something you build' SCOTT KELLY When we vibe with other people, it fuels our happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As face-to-face interaction gives way to digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI and the world becomes more polarised, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing. To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger and longer bonds, Adam Grant offers groundbreaking studies, expert insights and myth-busting stories. Filled with the eyeopening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesn't always happen quickly and closeness doesn't always take time. Along the way, Grant introduces us to a crew of astronauts who learned to trust people they don't like, a comedy troupe that swears by taking time apart as a key to staying together, a band that grew closer by learning to fight more and a journalist who designed a gathering that led to 78 marriages. He also opens up about his personal struggles to find his place as a shy introvert and the lessons that propelled his transformation into an enthusiastic convenor. Through these examples and more, Grant uncovers the keys to creating deeper relationships and tighter communities. Vibe will change how you interact with people. No matter how good you are at connecting, you can always get better - and help others get better too. 'Indispensable' Neil deGrasse Tyson 'Informative and compulsively readable' LIN-MANUEL AND LUIS MIRANDA 'The antidote for an increasingly lonely and distracted world' JACINDA ARDERN 'The world needs this book more than ever' REESE WITHERSPOON

'Allon is the 21st century Bond' Daily Mail Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a spellbinding new thriller from No.1 bestselling author Daniel Silva. For all fans of Robert Ludlum. Gabriel Allon - art restorer and legendary spy - is in Venice when he receives an urgent call from the Italian police. The art dealer Justin Isherwood has stumbled upon a chilling murder scene, and is being held as a suspect. The dead man is a fallen spy with a secret - a trafficker in stolen artwork, sold to a mysterious collector. To save his friend, Gabriel must track down the world's most iconic missing painting: Caravaggio's Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence. Gabriel's mission takes him on exhilarating hunt from Marseilles and Corsica, to Paris and Geneva, and, finally, to a private bank in Austria, where a dangerous man stands guard over the ill-gotten wealth of one of the world's most brutal dictators... Praise for Daniel Silva: ' elegantly paced , subtle and well-informed .' Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon...must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion , shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today 'Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot' People 'A world class practitioner of spy fiction' Washington Post

Read Out Loud to Your Child! "Reading aloud to your child from birth is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. This book will tell you why and what you can do to develop a lifelong love of books and reading with your child." —Jeff Conyers, president of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and The Dollywood Foundation Reading aloud is the essential tool for preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond The single most important thing you can do for your child. Longtime elementary school teacher Kim Jocelyn Dickson believes every child begins kindergarten with a lunchbox in one hand and an “invisible toolbox” in the other. In The Invisible Toolbox, Kim shares with parents the single most important thing they can do to foster their child’s future learning potential and nurture the parent-child bond that is the foundation for a child’s motivation to learn. She is convinced that the simple act of reading aloud has a far-reaching impact that few of us fully understand and that our recent, nearly universal saturation in technology has further clouded its importance. Essential book for parents. In The Invisible Toolbox, Kim weaves her practical anecdotal experience as an educator and parent into the hard research of recent findings in neuroscience. She reminds us that the first years of life are critical in the formation and receptivity of the primary predictor of success in school―language skills―and that infants begin learning immediately at birth. She also teaches and inspires us to build our own toolboxes so that we can help our children build theirs. Inside discover:Ten priceless tools for your child’s toolbox Practical tips for how and what to read aloud to children through their developmental stages Dos and don’ts and recommended resources that round out all the practical tools a parent needs to prepare their child for kindergarten and beyond If you enjoyed books like Honey for a Child's Heart, The Read-Aloud Handbook, Screenwise, or The Enchanted Hour; you will love The Invisible Toolbox―from a 21st century Charlotte Mason.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness. 'A brilliant book about how to make great connections' BOB IGER 'A Master class in building winning teams and lasting bonds' STEVE KERR 'Explores one of the most important lessons I learned during my year in space: human connection is not something you find, it's something you build' SCOTT KELLY When we vibe with other people, it fuels our happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As face-to-face interaction gives way to digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI and the world becomes more polarised, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing. To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger and longer bonds, Adam Grant offers groundbreaking studies, expert insights and myth-busting stories. Filled with the eyeopening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesn't always happen quickly and closeness doesn't always take time. Along the way, Grant introduces us to a crew of astronauts who learned to trust people they don't like, a comedy troupe that swears by taking time apart as a key to staying together, a band that grew closer by learning to fight more and a journalist who designed a gathering that led to 78 marriages. He also opens up about his personal struggles to find his place as a shy introvert and the lessons that propelled his transformation into an enthusiastic convenor. Through these examples and more, Grant uncovers the keys to creating deeper relationships and tighter communities. Vibe will change how you interact with people. No matter how good you are at connecting, you can always get better - and help others get better too. 'Indispensable' Neil deGrasse Tyson 'Informative and compulsively readable' LIN-MANUEL AND LUIS MIRANDA 'The antidote for an increasingly lonely and distracted world' JACINDA ARDERN 'The world needs this book more than ever' REESE WITHERSPOON

'A remarkable and important book . . . a highly accessible, timely and invaluable guide to anybody working in groups.' Prof Paul Gilbert OBE ___________________________________________________ How many people does the ideal team contain? How do groups bond, earn trust and forge shared identities? How can leaders build environments adaptable enough to respond to shocks and still enable people to thrive together? How can you feel close to people if your only point of contact is a phone or a computer? In The Social Brain leading experts from the worlds of evolutionary psychology and business management come together to offer a primer on great team working. They explain what size groups work and how to shape them according to the nature of the task at hand. They offer practical hints on how to diffuse tensions and encourage cooperation. And they demonstrate the vital importance of balancing unity and the need for different views and outlooks. By explaining precisely how the 'social brain' works, they show how human groups function and how to create great, high-performing teams. _____________________________________ 'This wonderful book reminds us that businesses are also biological and social . . . It could not be more timely, wise and useful. ' Margaret Heffernan, author of Wilful Blindness 'Buy it for yourself and your colleagues. Essential reading.' Mark Earls, author of HERD

From No.1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva comes a stunning new thriller of vengeance, deception, and betrayal. 'Allon is the 21st century Bond' Daily Mail What's done cannot be undone... At an exclusive school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state. She is said to be the daughter of a wealthy international businessman. In truth, her father is Khalid bin Mohammed, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Once celebrated for his daring reforms, he is now reviled for his role in the murder of a dissident journalist. And when his child is brutally kidnapped, he turns to the one man he can trust to find her before it is too late. Gabriel Allon, the legendary chief of Israeli intelligence, has spent his life fighting terrorists, including the murderous jihadists financed by Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid has pledged to break the bond between the Kingdom and radical Islam. For that reason alone, Gabriel regards him as a valuable if flawed partner. Together they will become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East. Both men have made their share of enemies. And both have everything to lose. Praise for Daniel Silva: ' A taut, intelligent thriller ' Sun 'As enjoyable as ever . Allon is a smart creation' Financial Times ' A tense, thrilling adventure ' Huffington Post ' Fascinating , suspenseful , and bated-breath exciting ' Publishers Weekly 'It is Silva's creative genius that keeps it all moving, as well as his mastery of storytelling that keeps the intense momentum of the plot ever pushing forward' Huffington Post ' A truly talented writer ' Sun ' elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed .' Daily Mail 'Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot' People 'A world class practitioner of spy fiction' Washington Post 'Silva is a master of suspense ' Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Week

Following the success of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves, Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon have written a much-requested book about raising boys. Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves will give you more clarity and peace of mind about: 1. How to give your boy the skills and confidence to resist peer pressure and the influence of unhealthy masculinity 2. How to teach him the most effective way to stand up for himself without resorting to violence or losing his sweet nature 3. How to motivate your boy to tackle new and hard things without the nagging 4. How to get your son to tell you about his day and maintain a close and loving bond as he gets older 5. What to do about screens and porn 6. How to teach your boy to be respectful and to take responsibility for his actions without making him feel ashamed 7. How to give your boy the gift of rock-solid confidence and self-belief With their trademark warmth, wit and positive outlook, Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon will help you build a strong foundation for your boy to maximise his potential and be ready for whatever life throws at him. Practical, grounded in research and free of parental guilt, Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves is the indispensable guide to supporting boys to grow up to be emotionally intelligent, thriving young men.

Escape dry traditional apps with a high-intent graded reader designed to help you learn English naturally. Adult learners struggle to expand adult vocabulary because standard textbooks feel tedious. This striking visual adaptation of Jack London's masterpiece transforms your journey. Blending a classic thriller with linguistic scaffolding, you bypass memorization, absorbing authentic sentence structures. Reclaim your confidence, feel the pride of rapid progress, and master real-world English through a compelling story. Humphrey is a thirty-year-old intellectual who knows nothing about survival. When his ferry sinks during a brutal storm, his comfortable world vanishes. Rescued by a passing vessel, he meets Captain Wolf Larsen, a fierce, malicious commander who rules his wooden ship with absolute violence. Refusing to return Humphrey to shore, the dynamic captain forces him into hard labor within a hot, smoke-filled galley. Heavy labor develops Humphrey's physical strength and inner resilience. When a violent mutiny brews, he warns the captain, witnessing a striking, brutal suppression. The tension peaks when a twenty-eight-year-old woman is rescued. They spark a magnetic bond, escaping to a tropical island as the captain suffers a blinding crisis. On a safe shore, they build a new life, but the dark past returns when the wrecked ship appears with the blinded, dying captain. WHY THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT Traditional resources fail without emotional context. This book anchors language acquisition in an intense narrative. Instead of decoding abstract grammar, you internalize fluent English through visual associations. Learning becomes fluid and intuitive because text matches action perfectly. You feel a genuine sense of accomplishment as you read a timeless masterpiece without dictionaries. WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE 104 pages of gripping, beautifully illustrated narrative Dive into approximately 210 intense and absorbing scenes! Vivid illustrations awaken emotion and suspense, while simple, direct sentences describe exactly what you see. This method activates your visual memory and accelerates learning naturally-like watching a movie inside your mind. Calibrated Level A2 vocabulary for ambitious adults Rich character development providing clear context Strategic sentence rhythms to build reading stamina Fully illustrated settings from dark galleys to a tropical haven A seamless fusion of art and pedagogy for retention This advanced linguistic approach builds deep cognitive connections. Move beyond word recognition into contextual comprehension, learning how verbs function in a living environment. This rewarding method relieves communication anxiety, replacing frustration with pride. Do not let outdated methods hold your potential back any longer. Step onto the deck of the Sea-Wolf and accelerate your path to fluency today. Experience the ultimate combination of high literature and intuitive learning. Claim your copy now and feel the pride of mastering English.

Arlo and her friends struggle to rally against an overwhelming foe before time runs out in this gripping final book in the Hollow Star Saga, the urban fantasy series about fae in Toronto that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones! Arlo Jarsdel has lost everything. Her family. Her freedom. Her name. And now that she’s sharing her body with Ruin, the formidable titan of devastation, she’s even beginning to lose herself. In their most dangerous game of deception yet, Arlo has just one goal: destroy the three Bone Crowns corrupting the mortal and immortal realms before her time runs out and Ruin takes permanent control of her being. With Celadon fighting on the political front against the ruthless High Queen Riadne—now armed with the cataclysmic power of her Crown, the Sins, and Ruin—Vehan and Aurelian are scrambling in secret to build an army to rival Riadne’s infernal forces. Meanwhile, Nausicaä will do whatever it takes to save her girlfriend from obliteration, despite knowing the odds of survival are nearly nonexistent. When the line between hero and villain becomes blurred, and bonds are put to the ultimate test, it has never been more imperative—or more difficult—to stand united. For this is not the first lifetime that these five friends have faced the evil behind this impending war, but if they can’t find their way back to each other, it might just be their last.

From internationally bestselling author and retired FBI special agent Joe Navarro-a guide to reading other people's body language and commanding your own to build and maintain lasting connections in a world beset by loneliness and isolation. Forging relationships with others in our current social landscape is daunting. Modern culture is dominated by screen addiction, remote work, and algorithm-driven dating. Genuine human connection often feels impossible to find-while the need for healthy attachments, belonging, and understanding is more urgent than ever. In Mastering Connections, Joe Navarro distills decades of field experience as an FBI special agent and master of nonverbal communication-bolstered by cutting-edge science and the latest research-into practical strategies anyone can use to connect with everyone around them. Navarro offers clear, actionable advice on how to: Make a positive and lasting first impression in interviews, meetings, and on dates Earn trust quickly and authentically Recognize and defuse conflict before it escalates Change the way you bond with others for a happier and longer life Enriched with exciting real-life stories from Navarro's career in the FBI, Mastering Connections is more than a book on body language-it's a road map to stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships.

EXPANSION TO CASTLE PANIC FAMILY STRATEGY BOARD GAME BASE: To play this expansion, you will need a Castle Panic base game. The Dark Titan adds an 8-point Monster, his army of Elite Monsters, a Cavalier, Boiling Oil, and Support tokens. Can be played with 1 to 6 players, ages 10 and up. Average playtime is 60 minutes. COMMUNITY/SOCIAL EXPERIENCE: The Dark Titan extends the social experience of Castle Panic and helps families and board game groups bond. As you work together to strategize how to defeat the 8-point Monster, you will enjoy getting to know the other players. FUN GAME WITH HIGH REPLAY VALUE: With five different levels of play for Agranok, new Castle cards, 17 new Monsters, new Support tokens, and a Cavalier with new in-game rules, players will have new fun exploring this expansion every game. MINUTES TO LEARN AND A LIFETIME TO EXPLORE: The Dark Titan builds on the players' knowledge of Castle Panic. The new Monsters and defences can be learned in just minutes, but the expansion offers depth to remain exciting for years to come. Other expansions provide enhanced experiences as well. GIFT FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES: Castle Panic and The Dark Titan are the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and weekly game nights. Playing together is a great way to create warm memories and bring friends and family together.

Adorable 3D Figurines: This Christmas nativity beading kit lets you craft adorable 3D figurines, bringing the holy scene to life with every bead. The engaging activity offers an enjoyable creative time for all ages, while the rhythmic process delivers relaxing crafting experiences—perfect for quiet winter evenings or family gatherings Eye-Catching Nativity Display Craft: Build an eye-catching Christmas scene display with this Christmas nativity beading set, a 3D Christmas nativity scene kit that doubles as a Christmas storytelling bead set for festive decorating and narrative play Fun Meaningful Bead Craft Activity: With this beginner-friendly Christmas bead craft kit, creating 3D beaded nativity figures is easy, providing a joyful and meaningful family holiday activity that strengthens bonds while celebrating the season Warm Holiday Display: The nativity beading kit lets you assemble charming, handmade nativity figurines that double as eye-catching home decor, designed to deliver a cute, lasting display that really brightens your space. Place it on a shelf for a festive, joyful Christmas accent Fun Family Holiday Project: This nativity bead craft kit delivers a fun Christmas holiday project that brings the family together to craft a beautiful nativity bead set, which then becomes a thoughtful handmade gift for relatives, coworkers, and friends

Discover how attachment theory can help you better understand yourself and your ex, improve your co-parenting skills, and raise happy, emotionally secure kids! If you're like most parents, you want—more than anything—for your child to feel safe, loved, and confident that their needs will be met. However, this can be difficult when you're sharing custody with an ex. Instead of working together, you may feel at war with one another, and in the end, nobody wins—especially your child. So, how can you ensure that you and your ex are on the same page when it comes to co-parenting? With this unique and highly practical guide, you'll learn the science of attachment theory, and how to apply it to your co-parenting relationship. Secure attachment refers to the bond between a parent and young child, which gives that child a stable and secure basis from which to negotiate life going forward. A child with a secure base can weather the storms of trauma and life changes —such as those caused by divorce—much more easily than a child who doesn't. Co-parents who understand this principle have a significant advantage, because they can learn how to provide secure attachment for their child, even while no longer living under the same roof. You'll learn the "principles of engagement" for successful co-parenting: Commitment: Create certainty in the midst of change by committing to show up and be present for your child, thereby creating trust and reducing anxiety. Collaboration: Work together, with a shared vision for co-parenting, to create win-win-wins for all. Clarity: Maintain clear, concise, calm, and timely communications, thereby minimizing misunderstandings and providing accountability. Consistency: Build consistent structures in both homes to create reliable and predictable environments. Connection: Co-parents stay present and mindful with their child to help them process their emotions and to build secure attachment. Community: Cultivate community and external support systems, thereby expanding the circle of love. Co-parenting is often difficult, and sometimes it can feel like a battle. But it doesn't have to be this way. Using the insight and wisdom in this guide, you'll learn how to build a solid and supportive co-parenting team. And the real winner will be your kid!

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide. "Trust has never been lower than it is today". This is a statement by Covey from his bestselling book, The Speed of Trust, and he goes on to explain that trust has virtually disappeared from business, politics and even our personal lives. Yet trusting others is an integral aspect of any career or relationship and it can bring wonderful rewards for everybody. The Speed of Trust discusses why we struggle to trust others and what we can do to rebuild those bonds. Covey is an American writer and public speaker, and co-founded CoveyLink Worldwide, which provides consulting and training for organisations across the United States. This book review and analysis is perfect for: Anyone who wants to trust others but are not sure where to begin Anyone looking to build trust within their team Anyone who wishes to gain the trust of their clients About 50MINUTES.COM BOOK REVIEW The Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.

A timeless memoir of medicine, memory, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. First published in 1929, The Story of San Michele is the autobiographical masterpiece of Swedish physician Axel Munthe, chronicling his extraordinary life as a doctor, humanitarian, and dreamer. Set largely on the island of Capri and across Europe, the book blends memoir, philosophy, travel writing, and reflection into a deeply personal narrative that has captivated readers for generations. Munthe recounts his medical career among the poor of Paris and Rome, his experiences during epidemics and wars, and his lifelong effort to build San Michele, his villa high above the sea on Capri. Along the way, he meditates on suffering, compassion, beauty, animals, art, and the fragile bond between humans and the natural world. Written in a clear, conversational style, The Story of San Michele is neither a conventional autobiography nor a strict historical account, but a literary work shaped by memory, imagination, and moral inquiry. Its enduring appeal lies in its humanity-its insistence that kindness, curiosity, and reverence for life matter more than ambition or wealth. This Impact Books edition presents Munthe's classic work for modern readers seeking reflective nonfiction that remains emotionally and philosophically relevant.

From the elegance of the Black-Scholes equation to the complexity of multi-factor interest rate models and hybrid derivatives, this book is your comprehensive guide to quantitative finance, complete with 15+ advanced C++ projects using QuantLib and Boost. You'll move seamlessly from mathematical foundations to real-world implementation, building a professional-grade toolkit for pricing, risk analysis, and calibration. Inside, you will learn core option pricing methods, master single-and multi-factor interest rate models, and construct and calibrate trees and lattices for advanced derivatives. You will also explore cutting edge products: exotic multi-asset options, hybrid derivatives, credit instruments, and cross-currency swaps. Packed with practical source code, step-by-step calibrations, and performance-tuned Boost integration, this book bridges the gap between academic finance and production-grade quant development. Whether you're a quant developer, financial engineer, or an advanced student, you'll gain the skills to design, implement, and deploy derivatives pricing models ready for the trading floor. What You Will Learn Understand the mathematics behind Black-Scholes, Vasicek, Hull-White, CIR, BDT, Black-Karasinski, and other core models. Apply finite difference schemes, trinomial trees, and Monte Carlo simulations for derivative pricing. Build and value swaps, swaptions, FRAs, bonds, callable/convertible debt, and multi-curve term structures. Implement barrier, multi-asset, hybrid, and structured products in C++. Model credit default swaps, cross-currency swaps, and total return structures. Use QuantLib and Boost to create production-grade pricing engines and calibration tools. Employ Gaussian models, market models, and global optimizers for fitting market data. Integrate code into professional workflows, ensuring speed, accuracy, and maintainability. Who This Book is for: Quantitative developers, financial engineers, traders, analysts, and graduates students using C++, QuantLib, Boost, and robust tools to price, hedge, and manage risk for complex financial instruments-and for software engineers aiming to bridge theory and industry practice in quantitative finance. Optional prerequisite: Mastering Quantitative Finance with Modern C++: Foundations, Derivatives, and Computational Methods, for readers who want to build a solid foundation before tackling the advanced models and projects in this book.

The ultimate DIY project guide for techie dads raising kids in their own geeky image, in the spirit of The Dangerous Book for Boys Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery. Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead. With illustrations throughout, this book offers projects for all ages to suit any timeframe or budget. With Denmead's expert guidance, you and your child can: Fly a night-time kite ablaze with lights or launch a video camera with balloons Construct the "Best Slip n' Slide Ever," a guaranteed thrill ride Build a working lamp with LEGO bricks and CDs Create a customized comic strip or your own board game Transform any room into a spaceship Make geeky crafts like cyborg jack-o'-lanterns or Ethernet cuff links Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, GeekDad helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid-and bond with the next generation of brainiacs. Watch a Video

An Indispensable Tool for Becoming the Emotionally Mature Parent You Aspire to Be Are you determined to parent differently than you were raised? Ready to break cycles, heal old wounds, and give your children the emotionally close relationship you always wanted? This is your roadmap. Why This Book? Written by USA Today bestselling author & family therapist Eli Harwood Practical, no-nonsense guidance for parents and parents-to-be Alphabetically organized for quick, targeted help—flip to the growth area you need, when you need it Inside, You’ll Discover How to Heal From: Complicated emotional states like anger, anxiety, body image struggles, and jealousy Insecure habits such as people-pleasing, toxic comparison, blaming, and denial The lingering effects of insecurity or trauma from your own childhood What You’ll Gain: Tools to heal yourself—so your children don’t have to carry your pain Strategies to build a secure, emotionally close bond with your kids Confidence to become the emotionally mature and reliable parent you wish you’d had This compassionate reference guide will help you navigate the messy emotional moments of parenthood so that you can give your kids the invaluable gift of an emotionally secure parent. Start your healing journey today—for them, and for you.

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Sierra Simone comes the final installment a steamy new polyamorous romance trilogy with a dash of politics and a pinch of magic. His name is Maxen Ashley Colchester, and he swore a duty to his country. Then, he swore his heart to them. They say that every tragic hero has a fatal flaw, a secret sin, a tiny extra stitch sewn into his future since birth. And here Ash is, President of the United States, a king who was foolish enough to build his kingdom on the bones of the past. His sins are no longer secret. His flaws have never been more fatal. And he's never been closer to tragedy than he is now. After losing Embry, their vice president, their prince, Ash and First Lady Greer must not only run for re-election without the man they love, but against him. Yet even political rivalry and the threat of war cannot unravel the years of fire and longing that tie the three of them together, no matter what that bond might cost them. Their country, their careers, their lives-it's all at risk now. Ash knows love was always meant to be the end of their story: his, Embry's, and Greer's. He just hadn't realized it might be the end of them, too. Long live the king.

Share Warm Handmade Moments: With this crochet hat kit, you and your child create soft hats and build warm handmade memories. It sparks parent-child interaction as you enjoy handmade time together, gently deepening your bonds. Ideal for rainy weekends or quiet evenings Beginner-friendly Set: The DIY crochet hat kit includes beginner-tested illustrated guides that walk you through every loop, letting novices grasp crochet techniques swiftly and finish a fashionable beanie during a snug weekend indoors or as a special present project Easy to Carry: Keep your craft easily accessible with this adult crochet hat kit that stays lightweight and burden-free. It fits neatly into a backpack so you can start knitting anytime, whether you are on a bus, in a waiting room, or relaxing at a café Wonderful Present: The Crochet Hat Kit provides everything to handcraft a warm hat, with yarn, hook, and simple guide, making it joyful. An amazing present for craft lovers, ideal for birthdays, holidays, and events Crochet Treasured Animal Hats: This hat crochet kit lets you create delightful animal-themed headwear, drawn from nature's wonders and making each crafted hat utterly one-of-a-kind. A wonderful choice for cozy evenings, memorable handmade presents, or playtime

From AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris comes the third enthralling novel in the Linford Family Sagas - a story of love, survival, and the bonds that endure through dark times. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court. Germany, 1930s When Dorothy Linford defies her father to marry Franz Hartmann, a former German internee, she's cast out from the Linford family and forced to build a new life in Germany. For a time, happiness thrives - until the 1930s bring fear and suspicion that threaten to tear their world apart. Across the Channel, Dorothy's sister Nellie and cousin Louisa face struggles of their own as the Linford family fractures under the weight of old secrets. Separated by distance but bound by love, the sisters must cling to hope - even as the shadow of war darkens their lives forever. Richly emotional and utterly absorbing, A Sister's Hope is perfect for fans of Fenella J Miller, Patricia McBride and Rachel Brimble. Previously published as The Lengthening Shadow. Praise for A Sister's Hope: 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review 'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review

From the elegance of the Black–Scholes equation to the complexity of multi-factor interest rate models and hybrid derivatives, this book is your comprehensive guide to quantitative finance, complete with 15+ advanced C++ projects using QuantLib and Boost. You’ll move seamlessly from mathematical foundations to real-world implementation, building a professional-grade toolkit for pricing, risk analysis, and calibration. Inside, you will learn core option pricing methods, master single-and multi-factor interest rate models, and construct and calibrate trees and lattices for advanced derivatives. You will also explore cutting edge products: exotic multi-asset options, hybrid derivatives, credit instruments, and cross-currency swaps. Packed with practical source code, step-by-step calibrations, and performance-tuned Boost integration, this book bridges the gap between academic finance and production-grade quant development. Whether you’re a quant developer, financial engineer, or an advanced student, you’ll gain the skills to design, implement, and deploy derivatives pricing models ready for the trading floor. What You Will Learn Understand the mathematics behind Black–Scholes, Vasicek, Hull–White, CIR, BDT, Black–Karasinski, and other core models. Apply finite difference schemes, trinomial trees, and Monte Carlo simulations for derivative pricing. Build and value swaps, swaptions, FRAs, bonds, callable/convertible debt, and multi-curve term structures. Implement barrier, multi-asset, hybrid, and structured products in C++. Model credit default swaps, cross-currency swaps, and total return structures. Use QuantLib and Boost to create production-grade pricing engines and calibration tools. Employ Gaussian models, market models, and global optimizers for fitting market data. Integrate code into professional workflows, ensuring speed, accuracy, and maintainability. Who This Book is for: Quantitative developers, financial engineers, traders, analysts, and graduates students using C++, QuantLib, Boost, and robust tools to price, hedge, and manage risk for complex financial instruments—and for software engineers aiming to bridge theory and industry practice in quantitative finance. Optional prerequisite: Mastering Quantitative Finance with Modern C++: Foundations, Derivatives, and Computational Methods, for readers who want to build a solid foundation before tackling the advanced models and projects in this book.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness. 'A brilliant book about how to make great connections' BOB IGER 'A Master class in building winning teams and lasting bonds' STEVE KERR 'Explores one of the most important lessons I learned during my year in space: human connection is not something you find, it's something you build' SCOTT KELLY When we vibe with other people, it fuels our happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As face-to-face interaction gives way to digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI and the world becomes more polarised, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing. To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger and longer bonds, Adam Grant offers groundbreaking studies, expert insights and myth-busting stories. Filled with the eyeopening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesn't always happen quickly and closeness doesn't always take time. Along the way, Grant introduces us to a crew of astronauts who learned to trust people they don't like, a comedy troupe that swears by taking time apart as a key to staying together, a band that grew closer by learning to fight more and a journalist who designed a gathering that led to 78 marriages. He also opens up about his personal struggles to find his place as a shy introvert and the lessons that propelled his transformation into an enthusiastic convenor. Through these examples and more, Grant uncovers the keys to creating deeper relationships and tighter communities. Vibe will change how you interact with people. No matter how good you are at connecting, you can always get better - and help others get better too. 'Indispensable' Neil deGrasse Tyson 'Informative and compulsively readable' LIN-MANUEL AND LUIS MIRANDA 'The antidote for an increasingly lonely and distracted world' JACINDA ARDERN 'The world needs this book more than ever' REESE WITHERSPOON

Ready to strengthen your relationship? Start with a little fun Whether you're just starting your romantic adventure or celebrating years of marriage, The Couple's Activity Book can help you enhance your connection with playful, interactive games and activities. Through moments of shared laughter, physical reconnection, and meaningful conversation, you'll discover new and engaging ways to relate to one another. Feeling adventurous? Creative? Silly? Each chapter of this relationship book for couples is centered on a specific mood, so you can pick an activity that intrigues you both and jump right in, or you can work through the book together from cover to cover. The games in The Couple's Activity Book range from fun fill-in-the-blanks and word scrambles to more involved activities, like themed date nights, DIY day spas, and becoming tourists in your own hometown. Some can be done spontaneously. Others need a little preparation for a truly special experience. Unlike other relationship books for couples, the activities are designed to be carefree and entertaining without the added pressure of journaling or deep reflections. Build a stronger, loving bond with The Couple's Activity Book and have fun along the way.

Both the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and its highly anticipated sequel Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World in one collectible hardcover boxed set. When Aristotle and Dante met that one summer at their local swimming pool, they had no way of knowing they would change each other's lives forever. Together, they discover that they share a special bond-the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime-and tackle the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. After opening themselves up to love, they must learn what it means to stay in love-and to build their relationship against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s America, in a world that doesn't seem to want them to exist. To Ari, tragedy feels like his destiny, but can he forge his own path and create a life where he can not only survive, but thrive? This achingly honest boxed set includes: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

EXPANSION TO CASTLE PANIC FAMILY STRATEGY BOARD GAME BASE: To play this expansion, you will need a Castle Panic base game. The Wizard's Tower adds a deck of spells to play against the Monsters, but now there are flying Monsters, Mega Boss Monsters, and fire to deal with. Can be played with 1 to 6 players, ages 10 and up. Average playtime is 60 minutes. COMMUNITY/SOCIAL EXPERIENCE: The Wizard's Tower extends the social experience of Castle Panic and helps families and board game groups bond. As you explore the unique magic spells and talk through the best ways to defeat the new Monsters, you will enjoy getting to know the other players. FUN GAME WITH HIGH REPLAY VALUE: With new Castle cards, a whole new Wizard's deck of spells, 49 new Monsters, flame tokens, a new Tower, and Monster draw bag, players will have new fun experiences every game. MINUTES TO LEARN AND A LIFETIME TO EXPLORE: The Wizard's Tower builds on the players' knowledge of Castle Panic. The spells and new Monsters can be learned in just minutes, but the expansion offers depth to remain exciting for years to come. Other expansions provide enhanced experiences as well. GIFT FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES: Castle Panic and The Wizard's Tower are the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and weekly game nights. Playing together is a great way to create warm memories and bring friends and family together.